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Which body region is the elbow?
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| Term Abdominal | Definition Region inferior to the thorax (chest) and superior to the hip bones |
|---|---|
| Term Antebrachial | Definition Forearm (the portion of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist) |
| Term Antecubital | Definition Region anterior to the elbow; also know as the cubital region |
What body region is the arm in?
For example, the brachial region consists of the arm as a part of the appendicular region, while the abdominal region consists of the abdomen as a smaller part of the axial region.
Which body region term means front of the elbow?
antecubital
• antecubital = the front of elbow.
What is the regional term for the elbow?
Cards
| Term CEPHALIC | Definition HEAD |
|---|---|
| Term ANTECUBITAL | Definition Front of elbow. |
| Term OLECRANAL | Definition Back of elbow. |
| Term ANTEBRACHIAL | Definition FOREARM |
| Term CARPAL | Definition WRIST |
What region is the anterior aspect of elbow located in?
The regional term that identifies the anterior surface of the elbow is the (B) antecubital region.
Is the elbow proximal or distal to the wrist?
The elbow is proximal to the wrist on the upper extremity. L. Distal – Remote; farther from any point of reference. The elbow is distal to the shoulder joint.
What ligaments are in the elbow?
The two main ligaments connecting the humerus and ulna are: ulnar-collateral ligament, also called the medial collateral ligament, which runs along the inside of the elbow. lateral collateral ligament, also called the radial collateral ligament, which runs along the outside of the elbow.
Where is the fibular region?
lower leg
the fibular region encompassing the outside of the lower leg, the tarsal region encompassing the ankle, the pedal region encompassing the foot. the digital/phalangeal region encompassing the toes.